The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-08
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK
Its Various Phases Discussed at a Con-
ference of Leading Republicans.
Importance of the Fight in indianapolis
Governor Grays Desire to Call Special
Session of the General Assembly.

Session of the General Assembly,
There was a conference of leading Republic
Ans at the New Denison Hotel, last evening. in
which Senator Harrison, Lieutenant governor
Robertson, Hon. j. n. Huston, Speaker Sayre,
Hon. Stanton J. Peelle, Attorney-general Mich
Iner, Treasurer-of-State Lemcke, Vim. T. Noble,
Clerk of the Supreme Court, and others, took
part 1t was held chiefly to exchange
rews in regard the party's organization
and to secure, if possible, an awakening
Of interest in the issues that will probably be
foremost in the campaign next year. In carry
Ing out this idea it was suggested that much
could be done through the Lincoln League, and
while plan was mapped out the managers Of
That organization are to be consulted in regard
to the immediate opening on their part of mis-
sionary WORK. meeting of the State central
committee and the managers Of the League
will probably be held within the next four weeks.
Incidental to the conversation on tkis point,
The present campaign in this city
was referred to as one of vital Importance The
gentlemen from outside the city who have re-
,ently visited different parts of the State said
that the people were paying great interest to
The indianapolis mayoralty contest. They re-
,ognized that the local Democrats were being
managed by men who under indictment.
Tor tally-sheet forgeres and that it
their purpose to carry the city at all
hazards and then claim that the success
Of Edenharter, if it should occur. was proof pos
tive that Coy. Sullivan and the gang tried for
conspiracy. were the victims of Republican per-
,ecution. In every part Of the State it was
known that Coy relied upon this election to vim
dictate him and his co-defendants, and that the
Democrats had practically made that the issue.
While apprehensions were felt as to Repub-
liean success, the people-Democrats as well as
Republicsns-wanted Indianapolis at this cleo
hon to place the seal of condemnation upon Coy
Ssm.
The present embarrassment in State finances,
caused by Democratic mismanagement, received
some attention, The gentlemen of the
opinion that if no extraordinary burdens were
placed upon the current funds, the Treasury by
close figuring could meet all demands until the
Legislature afforded relief. If it was possible,
for instance. to pay at once for furnishing the
new Insane Hospital. the Treasury could not
supply funds for maintenance without an ap-
preparation, but il did not appear that the furnish
ishing expenses could make drain in this
treasury until the Legislature had provided the
funds. For the institutions. they stand now,
with the other current expenses. it was thought
the revenues would be sufficient, but they could
not bear a dollar more. The needs of the
insane hospitals were admitted, yet practicable
remedy was not easy to be found. Governor
Gray has proposed to borrow $500, 900 for the
States use upon the mere promise to pay
tingent upon the action Of the next Legislature.
1t is not certain that the money can be obtained
upon such conditions. but even il it could
be secured it is held that the State
could not be made liable for it. Treasurer
Lemcke is not inclined to assume the RESPONSE
Sility of handling funds obtained on those terms,
tha transaction would rest upon no legal obi
cation. 1t would be moral responsibility
dertaken purely on the good credit of the State.
1t is further held that the Auditor of State
could not legally issue warrant money Sc
cured in that way. The suggestion was made
that the contractors for works for which appro-
priations have been made could receive certif-
Gates for the amount of tho work they
had had OR 35.n the tb supplies they o s11'hea
cashed at the banks. but even that &C.
cepted as a satisfactory remedy. The general
opinion seemed TO be that while there no
danger of the limited revenues being insufficient
for current needs it would be best to wait for
legislative action.
The Governor has said that he would call a
special session of the Legislature if he could be
assured of the parties acting tremendously. AS
to that, the Republicans with whom he has
talked ABOUT Quit. the matter have told him tina.
the Democrats were ready to discountenanee
the usurpation OF Green Smith. The Governor.
it is said. would. when this was told him. drop
the subject It is believed, however. that if he
does not effect loan which is not at all prob
able when the legal phase OF such transaction
is considered, he will be anxious to call the Leg
islature together in order to pass the loan bill.
This opinion derives some support from what
has been said as to his talk with leading Demo-
Gratis, who have told him, 1t is
represented, that special session
at this time could not he thought
of because several Democratic Senatsrs and
Representatives had resigned. A special session
would call for special elections, which the Dem
ocrats do not want to undertake Just now, but
1t is believed the Governor thinks otherwise, as
he is credited with saying to his party that there
would be no need of joint convention to elect
trustees of the various bevolent institutions,
since the Republican House had committed it
self to a bill recognizing the institutions on a
non partisan basis and giving the appointments
of the trustees TO the Governor. The Senate's
Democratic majority could pass a bill of that
kind. SO nothing practically would be lost
AS to Green Smith, il is believed the Governor
is dealing with his party to effect
render of the usurper. He is represented
stating to Democrats of influence that the posi-
tion of Colonel Robertson as Lieuteuant-gov
ernor bad already been practically admitted by
the party in his sitting member of the
State Board of Equalization, and that af ter all
Green Smiths stepping down and out would be
of injury to the party.
Among Democrats the feeling against Smith
Is becoming formidable. as many who last win
ter were shouting his praises are now talking
about him as one whom the party can no longer
afford to carry. The special session, however
Is much matter of uncertainty as il was
the day the Legislature adjourned.
DEATH OF REV. DR. ALABASTER.